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Dover approves $15,000 contribution to Eyota Ambulance amid questions about rising billing
Summary
The Dover City Council approved a $15,000 contribution to Eyota Ambulance for 2025 while noting Eyota billed Dover $15,000 in 2024 and listed $24,721 for 2025. Council members discussed coverage, district-line changes and whether Eyota's assisted-living calls affect local costs.
The Dover City Council voted to contribute $15,000 to Eyota Ambulance for 2025 during its March 6 meeting, approving the payment amid discussion about rising billed amounts.
Council discussion noted Eyota billed the city $15,000 in 2024 and the ambulance service listed $24,721 for 2025 in the minutes; council members said Eyota currently covers the entire City of Dover and raised the possibility that a reorganization in St. Charles could alter district lines and service areas. Members also asked whether the City of Eyota pays extra because an assisted‑living business in Eyota generates frequent transports that add to Eyota’s annual call volume and budget pressure.
Member Eric Tyler moved to approve the $15,000 request and Member Chelsie Kiekbusch seconded; the motion carried (vote tally not specified). The minutes do not record an Eyota Ambulance representative attending or a council decision on whether to pay the larger 2025 figure listed by Eyota. No contract terms or ongoing payment schedule are recorded in the minutes.
Next steps are not specified in the council minutes; the contribution approved on March 6 covers the amount the council agreed to for 2025, as recorded.
